Surface 2 update history

Updates are installed automatically on Surface through Windows Update. Here's a summary of what’s been included in each update so far.

Because updates are cumulative, when you install the latest update, you'll also get all the previous updates if your Surface doesn't have them already. Only updates that apply to Surface will be downloaded and installed.

You can also install updates manually:

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and select Settings. (If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and select Settings.)

Select Change PC settings > Update and recovery > Check now.

If updates are available, select View details.

Select the updates you want to install, and select Install. You may need to restart your Surface after the updates have installed.

Firmware updates cannot be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version.

Windows 8.1 Update

Windows RT 8.1 Update includes improvements to make Windows more familiar and convenient for using touch and mouse input with Surface.

If you’re running Windows RT 8.1, you don’t need to do anything to get this update. It’s free, and you’ll get it automatically from Windows Update over the next few weeks.

To see if the update is already installed, go to the Start screen. If you see a Search button next to your account picture at the top of the Start screen, you already have the update.

To install Windows 8.1 Update manually, follow the steps in Install the latest Windows 8.1 Update. If you can’t install the update manually, you might be missing one or more of the required updates. Install all important updates, in particular KB 2919442, and restart your Surface.

If you get an error message during the update indicating you don’t have enough disk space available, see Tips to free up disk space.

November 2015 updates

November 30 release

The following update will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 11/30/2015” when you view your update history.

Note

When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.

This update is available only for Surface 2 4G LTE:

Touch Firmware update (v2.1.17.0) provides some optimizations.

November 9 release

The following update will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 11/9/2015” when you view your update history.

Note

When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.

This update is available only for Surface 2 (Wi-Fi):

Touch Firmware update (v2.1.17.0) provides some optimizations.

April 2015 updates

The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 4/28/2015” or “System Hardware Update – 4/28/2015” when you view your update history.

Note

When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.

Surface Platform Power Driver update (v2.0.824.0) improves use cases with the Power Cover.

Surface Power Cover Firmware Update (v2.0.829.0) improves use cases with the Power Cover.

October 2014 updates

The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 10/14/2014” when you view your update history.

Note

When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.

Surface 2 UEFI update (v4.22.500) addresses cases where the battery drains under the 0% level and will not charge.

Surface Platform Power Driver update (v2.0.716.0) adjusts the minimum charge current to address the case where the battery drains under the 0% level and will not charge, and enhances the overall system stability.

July 2014 updates

July 22 release

The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 7/22/2014” or “System Hardware Update – 7/22/2014” when you view your update history.

Note

When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.

July 8 release

The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 7/8/2014” when you view your update history.

Note

When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.

June 2014 updates

The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 6/10/2014” when you view your update history.

Surface 2 UEFI (v4.21.500.0) update enhances overall system stability, including boot and reboot scenarios, enhances compatibility with Surface Power Cover, and increases battery life when Surface 2 is not in use.

System Aggregator Firmware (v1.0.50500.0) update enhances charging of the Power Cover.

Surface Power Cover Firmware Update (v2.0.595.0) improves battery life when using the Power Cover with Surface 2.

Surface Platform Power Driver (v2.0.557.0) update improves battery life when used with the Surface Power Cover.

Audio Driver Set (v9.17.13.2819) and Display Driver Set (v9.17.13.2818) update provides enhanced support for external displays, improves the Miracast experience, and enhances the overall system stability while reducing power consumption in many scenarios.

Surface Accessory Device (v2.0.583.0) update enhances the experience when using a Surface Cover.